How to say “had better” in Chinese with 最好 (zuìhǎo)
Subj. + 最好 (zuìhǎo) + Verb Phrase
最好 (zuì hǎo) — had better, it would be best
Subj. + 最好 (zuìhǎo) + Verb Phrase
HSK 4Adverbs最好 (zuì hǎo) — had better, it would be best
Rule structure
最好 (zuìhǎo) means "had better, it’s best to". It gives strong advice. Unlike 还是 (háishi), it does not require 吧 (ba) and is more direct.
Rule structure
最好 (zuìhǎo) means "had better, it’s best to". It gives strong advice. Unlike 还是 (háishi), it does not require 吧 (ba) and is more direct.
Examples
你最好早点睡。
Nǐ zuìhǎo zǎodiǎn shuì.
You'd better go to sleep earlier.
Examples
你最好早点睡。
Nǐ zuìhǎo zǎodiǎn shuì.
You'd better go to sleep earlier.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “had better, it would be best” in Chinese with 最好?
Use the structure: Subj. + 最好 (zuìhǎo) + Verb Phrase. For example: 你最好早点睡。 — “You'd better go to sleep earlier.”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
你最好早点睡。 — “You'd better go to sleep earlier.”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 4.
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